Today in the News: 3 students shot in Pittsburgh

News on a Pittsburgh school shooting, the Obamacare website and Toronto Mayor Rob Ford.

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Sturgis Journal - Sturgis, MI

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Posted Nov. 13, 2013 at 6:05 PM

Posted Nov. 13, 2013 at 6:05 PM

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Three high school students were shot after school let out this afternoon, officials reported. The students were off school grounds and walking to their cars when they were approached by a gunman. All three were able to run back to the school and call for help.

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"We expect enrollment will grow substantially throughout the next five months, mirroring the pattern that Massachusetts experienced. We also expect that the numbers will grow as the website, healthcare.gov, continues to make steady improvements." - Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, talking today about the “Obamacare” website. It was reported that about 106,000 people signed up for Obamacare in its first month.

Hot video: Toronto mayor admits he has bought illegal drugs

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has admitted to the city council that he has bought illegal drugs in the past two years. The mayor made the confession under direct questioning by councilors who asked him to take a leave of absence.